Semiazas

hey guys well i was driving yesterday and as i approached a stop sign, I pressed the clutch and then it did not want to come back up. and meow the pedal feels like it is not holding pressure and does not want to come back up on its own and when i do pull it up and press it back down still nothing, Tried bleeding the lines and did not fix it.. meow i think its the Slave cylinder and i am about to replace it. As more info needed when the clutch is pressed to the floor and the car is in first or reverse and the engine is turned over it actually moves the car..with the clutch to the floor.. any info on my issue meow..

INFO:
2004 Mazda Rx8
70k Miles. No previous clutch slippage or difficulty shifting.
6-Speed..duh

Razz1

I think you have a broken clutch pedal bracket. Do a search you will find plenty of pictures.

Here is one link:

https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...l+broke&page=2

Semiazas

i checked the bracket and everything and the pedal is still straight and nothign seems mis aligned on the pedal or anything
i got a new slave/master cylinder and the master will be in the AM so all should be replaced around 3-4 so ill update with more info on the condition.

Pink Flea

Yeah, after I replaced my slave cylinder my car was still doing the same thing you described. My clutch pedal bracket was torn. Had to have it welded back... I will see if I can find a pic....
Edit: have you replaced your clutch itself? This is common when you put a heavier clutch in the car....

Pink Flea

Semiazas

Never installed a heavier clutch and from looking at it nothing looks broken or torn on the bracket itself ill double check it in a minute im actually getting rdy to grab the part from the dealer and then ill take a look at it once i reach my shop. ok well ill keep you guys updated and thanks Pjnk for the pic im gonna see if while everything is being replaced ill remove the bracket

Semiazas

Due to the View i was getting and the vehicles location/position i was able to get a basic picture of the alignment with all 3 pedals...can any1 see anything wrong. Mechanic checked the pedal by looking under the dash at it and seeing if it was flexing and he said the pedal shouldnt be the problem because i brought pink's news and information up to them.

Attached is the Alignment Picture.(Phone Quality)

Btw dont mind the red wire its a mod i have but i was moving it at the time.

nycgps

iTrader: (1)

Sometimes you have to take it out to see if its bad or anything.

but stock bracket sucks. mine snapped at 38K miles. that includes 10 K miles of hd clutch. a lot of people have broken bracket so I wouldn't be surprised if yours is dying.

Semiazas

i mean ill def take it into consideration and check it out if these parts do not solve the issue because then ill just bring it to my body shop and weld it and then reinstall it. shouldnt be much of a problem. Just want this fixed before tomorrow.

Semiazas

***UPDATE***

After installing the Master Cylinder replacement. No fix

Once the slave was replaced PERFECTION...

rx8 has been Revived.

Thanks for the info guys

szym0n

hmm im having the same exact issue, how much does it cost to replace/fix slave/master cylinders?

rx8cited

Semiazas, Glad to her she's all better. How hard was it to replace the master and slave and how long did it take?


szym0n, parts prices

Semiazas

Sorry about late response but for reference the repair was around 250 and that was direct from a Dealership. As for the installation im unsure as i had Mechanics at my fathers Job put them in. He works for a Dealership in south florida and im allowed to use their Garage on any occasion to do any aftermarket work or repairs needed. LIFT FTW! If any1 ever has questions on this issue just PM me. Thanks again guys